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Take action: money for diplomacy and aid, not war

President Obama has asked Congress for $83.4 billion for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. In announcing his new plan for Afghanistan, President Obama called for a “dramatic increase” in the civilian effort, and has acknowledged that military force alone cannot stabilize Afghanistan and Pakistan. So why does the supplemental include ten times as much money for military as civilian tools like aid?

In the midst of an economic crisis, we need to make sure our tax dollars are invested in proven strategies to make us safer, not the continuation of a failed strategy. The only way President Obama can make these changes is if he feels pressure from the Congress and the public, which is why your voice is so crucial. Congress will try to move this through quickly. Take action today.